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Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital urges families to protect children from Firework Injuries

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you ready for the 4th? If you have plans for fireworks, Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital and the American Academy of Pediatrics urge families to protect their children from injuries caused by fireworks. “We encourage families to attend community fireworks displays run by professionals, rather than using fireworks at home,” said Derick Wenning, M.D., medical director of…
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America’s Pastime in Lexington celebrates 4 seasons on Ball Park Road

Blowfish owner Bill Shanahan joined the GMC team to talk baseball and hot dogs in Lexington
Tyler Ryan,

LEXINGTON SC (WOLO)–The Blowfish are celebrating their 4th season in Lexington County, according to team owner Bill Shanahan, who is thankful for not only his time on Ball Park Road, but the well over a decade the team played on Assembly Street at the Bombers stadium in downtown Columbia. With the 4th of July celebration in full swing, Shanahan said…
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Riverfront Park Closed until 6pm for Scheduled Maintenance

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– On Tuesday, if you’re thinking about heading to Riverfront Park, you’ll have to enjoy a nice walk somewhere else. Riverfront Park will be closed on Tuesday, July 3 for additional vegetation treatment along the Columbia Canal, the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announced. It will be closed to guests until 6pm. Park guests can visit after 6…
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Free parking for the 4th in downtown Columbia

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – There will be free parking at the meters in downtown Columbia on Wednesday (7/4) for the 4th of July. The City of Columbia’s Parking Services Division announced complimentary parking on Wednesday. All parking garages will be programmed to be open and free to use from 5:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. according to parking officials. Categories: Local…

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Traffic Alert: Road closure causes heavy congestion on Highway 277

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) –  Officials with the South Carolina Highway Patrol are working to reroute traffic on the northbound lanes on Highway 277. Vehicles are being turned around and asked to exit the highway on Fontaine Road. At this point, no agency has confirmed why the road has been closed.     Categories: Local News, News, State
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Adding a bike lane to the Farrow Road corridor stirs disapproval from community

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The city of Columbia and the DOT are in hot water after going forward with a project that would change Farrow Road from Columbia College to East Campanella.  The Greenview community was not fully on board with the plans, and they made that known during a public meeting earlier Monday morning. People were so upset that the city agreed to…
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17-year-old charged in string of Lexington robberies

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Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – Lexington County Deputies say they have arrested a suspect in connection with a string of recent armed robberies. Investigators say De’avian Young is charged with robbing two convenience stores on June 19th. Deputies say she was arrested this morning at a hotel on Bush River Rd. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department confirms the arrest is connected…
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SC gas tax increases for only the 2nd time in 30 years

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – The state’s gas tax has increased by 2 cents as of Sunday. This is the second of 6 planned years of increases to provide more funding for roads and bridges. In spite of the increases, South Carolina’s gas tax remains one of the lowest in the country at just over 20 cents per gallon. Last year’s…
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Columbia Mayor talks Drills and Skills Clinic and Registration

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOL0)– From flag football to tennis, the City of Columbia is getting ready for the Ninth annual “Drills and Skills Clinic”. Today Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin helped kick off the annual children’s sports clinic. The mayor says it helps children develop their athletic skills and encourages them to live a healthy lifestyle. The clinics will be held July…
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Suspect Charged in Recent Robberies

Rob Dew,

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington County deputies say they have arrested a suspect in connection with a string of recent armed robberies. Investigators say De’Avian Young is charged with robbing two convenience stores June 19th. Deputies say she was arrested Monday morning at a hotel on Bush River Rd. A spokesperson for the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says the arrest…